To watch a Malayalam film is to understand the Malayalee:
The history of Malayalam cinema dates back to the 1920s, when the first Malayalam film, Balan , was released in 1937. However, it was not until the 1950s and 1960s that Malayalam cinema began to gain recognition, with films like Nirmala (1963) and Chemmeen (1965) achieving critical acclaim. These early films were often based on literary works and explored themes of social justice, love, and family.
